Seats Problems of BMW 325

BMW 325 owners have reported 53 seats related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common seats problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seats (40 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat head restraint (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Seats related problems of BMW 325


Recently reported Seats problems of BMW 325

The Seats problem

The passenger seat occupancy sensor (oc3 mat) on my 2006 BMW 3 series (VIN: [xxx] ) has failed. As a result, the front passenger airbag is disabled, which poses a serious safety risk. BMW issued a 15-year warranty extension for this issue, acknowledging it as a common failure, but my vehicle is now   Read details...

The Front Seat Head Restraint problem

I have received a sensor light stating that I have a passenger restraint malfunction. Then it goes away after a few days until someone else sits down which would lead me to believe that it has to do with the pressure sensor mat on the passenger side.   Read details...

The Front Seat Heater/cooler problem

The contact owns a 2003 BMW 325i. While driving at an unknown speed, the passenger seat heater was activated. After five minutes, the contact noticed a burn hole on the passenger seat and smoke coming from the hole.   Read details...

The Seat Broken problem

The car seat warmer burned through leather and burned through my coat. I made compliant to BMW and spoke to michael pigoncelli. BMW refused to repair the defect or to compensate me for my coat. The car has been maintained.   Read details...

The Mid/rear Seats Assembly problem

The contact owns a 2012 BMW 325i (n/a). The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he folded the front driver¿s seat in order to get to the rear seat. The contact was then stuck between the seat and the door frame as the front driver¿s seat released from its folded position.   Read details...




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